Send us a text Email Stephan and Adam at letterstotheskypodcast[at]gmail.com. We love to hear from you and hear your ideas for episode topics. Well, here we go again! Stephan keeps trying to lock Adam in the basement, but somehow he always escapes. Join the delightful duo as they navigate formalities and dive into the incredible origins of Zen. This episode unfolds the mind-blowing history of Bodhidharma, the first Zen Patriarch, who spent nine years staring at a wall (seriously, nine years!) an...
Jul 17, 2025•49 min
Send us a text Hey everyone, it's Stephan here! Ever wondered how to use your mind as a tool for awakening? Dive deep with me as I share insights, personal experiences, and some practical tips to train your mind on this incredible journey. From discussing the paths of devotion and meditation, to emphasizing the importance of dissolving beliefs, this video tackles the discomforts and blissful moments of the path to enlightenment. Get ready to cut through false beliefs and embrace a greater unders...
Jul 11, 2025•19 min
Send us a text 👀 Join Adam and Stephan as they dive deep into the spiritual journey with a sprinkle of humor and a whole lot of wisdom. Beating their previous record of six months of not recording they’re back after only a week to unpack the secrets of doing the most damage to your spiritual path with the least amount of effort. They've even got book recommendations and analogies stacked on analogies for days. So come for the laughs, stay for the enlightenment, and remember, take it easy! Suppo...
Jul 10, 2025•48 min
Send us a text Effortless Presence: Insights on Spiritual Integration and Letting Go - July 3, 2025 Join Adam and Stephan in a deep and heartfelt conversation about their recent experiences and revelations after reading 'Effortless Being' by David Bingham. They discuss the profound impact of the book on their spiritual journeys, the process of integrating new insights, and the concept of living life with zero resistance. Through personal anecdotes and philosophical explorations, they touch upon ...
Jul 03, 2025•56 min
Send us a text This week, Adam and Stephan dive into the concepts of validation and self-worth, inspired by the book 'The Courage to be Disliked' by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga. They explore the importance of not seeking external validation and the challenge of finding inherent self-worth. With personal anecdotes and deep philosophical insights, this episode aims to provide listeners with a sense of freedom and ease. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion! 00:00 Introduction 03:05 Boo...
Jan 06, 2025•27 min
Send us a text If you're new here, we're Stephan and Adam. We bring the greatest wisdom of the past into everyday life. Adam and Stephan dive deep into how beliefs shape our reality. With personal anecdotes about facing fears around firearms they explore the transformation that occurs when engaging with fear rather than avoiding it. They also highlight the impact of social media algorithms on our belief systems and share practical steps for uncovering and shifting limiting beliefs. Tune in to di...
Dec 30, 2024•23 min
Send us a text We're now on YouTube! Check out our channel with videos of our episodes, and don't forget to like and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@letterstotheskypodcast In this special holiday Postcard, Stephan and Adam share personal stories and insights on how to navigate the emotional challenges of the holiday season. They discuss the importance of being present, setting intentions, and creating space to process emotions. The episode emphasizes the power of non-judgment, awareness, and...
Dec 20, 2024•25 min
Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, Adam and Stephan connect over their evolving lives, sharing personal breakthroughs and profound realizations. Adam dives deep into his recent experiences with meditation, achieving a moment of clarity and love that reshapes his perspective on self-worth and validation. Through a touching story involving visions of great spiritual teachers, Adam learns the importance of loving others and himself without the need for titles or positions. Join them in this ...
Dec 16, 2024•21 min
Send us a text In this week's episode of the Letters to the Sky podcast, Stephan opens up about a profound realization regarding his relationship with his wife, which sparked a deep discussion with Adam. They explore how relationships serve as mirrors that reflect our subconscious triggers and the power of sitting with strong emotions for healing. Through personal anecdotes, Stephan shares the transformative impact of awareness and communication in overcoming emotional challenges, highlighting t...
Dec 15, 2024•24 min
Send us a text Diego Ugalde - Leadership From the Deep - Conversation About Psychedelics and Spirituality In this episode, Adam and Steven welcome former Navy SEAL and renowned coach Diego Ugalde as their special guest. Diego shares his transformative journey from being a Navy SEAL to becoming a leadership coach who specializes in spiritual and psychedelic healing. The discussion delves into Diego's experiences with Ibogaine, his book 'Leading from the Deep,' and the profound insights he has gai...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text In this episode of the 'Letters to the Sky' podcast, Adam and Stephan introduce a new, shorter format called 'Postcards'. They discuss strategies for staying grounded amid the turmoil of the recent U.S. presidential election and how to find inner peace despite external chaos. Join them as they share insights on the importance of looking within, meditation techniques, and personal reflections on life; a candid conversation about navigating today's challenges with mindfulness and co...
Nov 25, 2024•20 min
Send us a text Join Adam and Stephan discussing one of the 20th century's pioneers in bringing Eastern thought to Western minds. In Polishing the Ram Dass reflects on a life of practice and awakening. Adam and Stephan discuss the nature of truth and devotion. Support the show Copyright 2025 by Letters to the Sky
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Send us a text Stephan and Adam discuss the bestseller The Disappearance of the Universe: Straight Talk about Illusions, Past Lives, Religion, Sex, Politics, and the Miracles of Forgiveness by Gary Renard. This book tells the incredible story of ascended masters revealing great truths to an everyman - Gary Renard, and documents years of conversations about what's really going on behind the scenes of our reality. Link to buy the book: https://tinyurl.com/mrxr3cvu Sign up for our newsletter on our...
Jul 22, 2024•53 min
Send us a text Do you ever feel like everything's crumbling around you and you've lost all control? Have you ever gone through some traumatic event that's left your heart closed off from the world? Pema Chödrön has the antidote for you. This short, pithy book sparks a deep and honest conversation about the limitations of our humanity and the infinite power of our hearts to transform our lives. Support the show Copyright 2025 by Letters to the Sky...
Feb 10, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Send us a text Stephan and Adam discuss the impossible true story of a neurosurgeon who had one of the most descriptive and profound near-death experiences put to words. Is consciousness a product of the brain or is the brain an interface for something larger? Why do Christians see Christian beings when they die, and Buddhists the Buddha? What does it mean to be perfect and whole? Link to buy the book: http://tinyurl.com/mv7jwnw9 Sign up for our newsletter on our website for extras about our epi...
Dec 22, 2023•59 min
Send us a text Adam and Stephan discuss the inner and outer magic found in the hermetic teachings of Alchemy. Starting with Nicolas Flamel in the Middle Ages, Alchemy has fascinated the Western mind with the promise of turning lead into gold. Dive deep into the inner world of alchemists and the secrets to unlocking your own, inner gold, in this episode. Support the show Copyright 2025 by Letters to the Sky...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Send us a text Adam & Stephan discuss the topic absolutely no one is tired of hearing about: Nonhuman intelligence. Aliens. Extraterrestrials. Whatever you call them...they're out there, and their existence is an opportunity to teach us about how we view ourselves and our lives. Diving into the book American Cosmic by American academic D.W. Pasulka, your beloved hosts regale listeners with incredible stories of technology and other beings living alongside us. Support us by subscribing to our...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Send us a text Stephan and Adam bring a small update. Letters to the Sky is expanding past just a podcast! Sign up for our new newsletter at https://letterstothesky.com/ to get exclusive info on upcoming episodes, guided meditations, and other good stuff. We're also excited to share starting in November we'll be having live calls monthly in addition to the podcast! We'll share details of dates and topics via our newsletter - don't forget to sign up. Upcoming episodes include: Aliens (coming late...
Oct 13, 2023•4 min
Send us a text Adam and Stephan return to kick off a new series of recordings. Today they discuss the upcoming "emergency" of General AI and its impacts on religion and spirituality. Please see the video below which Adam and Stephan referenced: https://youtu.be/bk-nQ7HF6k4 Support the show Copyright 2025 by Letters to the Sky...
Jul 06, 2023•45 min
Send us a text John joins Adam and Stephan after a long hiatus to discuss Zen Master Seung Sahn's book Wanting Enlightenment Is a Big Mistake, a great exploration into Korean Zen and the life of this extremely influential Zen teacher. Support the show Copyright 2025 by Letters to the Sky
Jan 26, 2023•39 min
Send us a text Adam and Stephan bring back John for a deep conversation into the power of naming what God is NOT, discussing Maimonides' Guide for the Perplexed. Support the show Copyright 2025 by Letters to the Sky
Jun 12, 2022•47 min
Send us a text Adam and Stephan discuss the amazing Patrul Rinpoche, an enlightened 19th-Century Tibetan master who roamed the plateaus dressed as a vagrant, teaching wherever he went. Support the show Copyright 2025 by Letters to the Sky
Mar 01, 2022•51 min
Send us a text Adam and Stephan explore the life of Jalaluddin Rumi, his teacher, and the role of love and humility in spiritual awakening. Support the show Copyright 2025 by Letters to the Sky
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Send us a text Adam and Stephan discuss the third chapter of the Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva - Taking Hold of Bodhicitta - and reflect on the practical importance of generating compassion for the suffering of ourselves and others. Support the show Copyright 2025 by Letters to the Sky
Sep 30, 2021•49 min
Send us a text Adam and Stephan begin a long conversation about the limitations, merits, intersections, and differences between Science and Religion. Support the show Copyright 2025 by Letters to the Sky
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text Adam and Stephan discuss a Christian mystic's masterpiece on prayer and meditation with many analogous ideas in Hinduism. Support the show Copyright 2025 by Letters to the Sky
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Send us a text Adam and Stephan discuss one of the mainstay texts of modern Stoicism - Marcus Aurelius's Meditations. The private journal of one of the greatest emperors to live - Meditations is full of beautiful philosophy to live by every day. Support the show Copyright 2025 by Letters to the Sky
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Send us a text Adam and Stephan discuss Zen and the spiritual autobiography of Zen Master Hakuin Ekaku, translated by Norman Waddell. Support the show Copyright 2025 by Letters to the Sky
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr
Send us a text Sushila Blackman, Author and Hindu practitioner wrote a moving tribute to the amazing and often times hilarious deaths of many spiritual masters only to be diagnosed with lung cancer and pass away herself a month and a half after finishing the book. We dedicate this to her. Support the show Copyright 2025 by Letters to the Sky...
Feb 25, 2021•51 min
Send us a text Adam and Stephan discuss one of the foundational book series of "Western Esotericism", Baird T. Spalding's "Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far East". Filled with stories of miracles and instruction to lead practitioners to the hidden truths of our universal powers and consciousness. Support the show Copyright 2025 by Letters to the Sky...
Feb 16, 2021•57 min
